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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER

iPCR1500

FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The IC-PCR1500 COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER is designed and built with Icom's state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.

IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using the receiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL-- This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-PCR1500.

D FEATURES
Wide frequency coverage with all mode receive Real-time bandscope function IF shift function

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock R WARNING! may occur. CAUTION NOTE Equipment damage may occur. Recommended for optimum use. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock. WORD

ANF and NR functions are available
(Only when the DSP unit is installed.)

MOUSE PROPERTY SETTING
Depending on the `Mouse Property' setting in the control panel, main and sub mouse button functions are swapped.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.

In this instruction manual, the operation is described with the default setting.

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PC · Microsoft® Windows® XP/2000/Me/98SE installed · USB 2.0 or 1.1 · Intel Pentium® III 450 MHz or faster (Pentium® 4 recommended) · At least 128 MB of memory or higher (256 MB or more recommended) · At least 50 MB or higher hard disk space · At least 1024 × 768 pixel resolution, high color display · CD-ROM or DVD drive is required for software installation. · Mouse or other compatible pointing device is required. · USB audio dropouts or gaps may occur, because of a lack of PC power. · Additional hard disk space is required for; - Recording sound (at high quality): max 300 MB (approx.) - Storing scope data Frequency mode : max 5 MB (approx.) Time mode : max 1.5 MB (approx.) - Memory channel data : max 500 kB (approx.)
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A and other countries. Screen shots produced with permission from Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
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y q Antenna ............................................................ 1 w AC adapter* ...................................................... 1 e USB cable ......................................................... 1 r CD .................................................................. 1 t Foot pad sheet...................................................... 1 y Cable hanger ...................................................... 1
*Not supplied with some versions.

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PRECAUTIONS
RWARNING! NEVER connect the OPC-254L to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock.

NEVER connect the receiver to a power source using reverse polarity. This will damage the receiver. NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse
holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the receiver may be damaged. If a connection cable is disconnected or has a loose connection during operation, an error may occur. Connect the connectors correctly, and DO NOT touch the connectors during operation. For the operation of PC and peripheral devices, follow the instructions provided in the manuals which come with the PC and peripheral devices. This device may cause signal interference when used in a domestic setting. When interference occurs, move this unit as far as possible away from the affected device. All copyrights associated with this manual and all intellectual property rights associated with the hardware and software of the ICPCR1500 are held by Icom Inc. Unauthorized reproduction or transmission of this manual, or any part hereof, is prohibited. The content of this manual, the hardware and software associated with the IC-PCR1500, and the appearance of the IC-PCR1500 are all subject to change without notice.

NEVER expose the receiver to rain, snow or any liquids. The receiver may be damaged.

NEVER operate or touch the receiver with wet hands. This may
result in an electric shock or damage the receiver.

AVOID using or placing the receiver in direct sunlight or in areas
with temperatures below 0°C (+32°F) or above +60°C (+140°F).

AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol
when cleaning, as they can damage the receiver's surfaces.

DO NOT use the supplied CD for any other devices.
The CD is for the IC-PCR1500 only.

DO NOT turn the IC-PCR1500 main unit OFF or disconnect the AC adapter while IC-PCR1500 program is running. This may result in the computer hang up. DO NOT disconnect the USB cable while the IC-PCR1500 main
unit or IC-PCR1500 program is running. This may result in the computer hang up.

DO NOT start vehicle engine while the IC-PCR1500 program is
running when optional CP-12L is connected to a cigatette lighter socket. This may result in the computer hang up.

For DC power operation
(while connecting an OPC-254L or CP-12L)

For U.S.A. only

NEVER connect the receiver to a power source of more than 13.9
V DC. This will damage the receiver.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ..................................................................... i IMPORTANT ..................................................................... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ...................................................... i MOUSE PROPERTY SETTING ............................................. i SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................................................ ii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................................................ ii PRECAUTIONS ............................................................... iii TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... iv 1 INSTALLATION ......................................................... 1­3 I Hardware installation ................................................... 1 I TNC connection ......................................................... 2 I DC power supply connection ....................................... 2 I Accessory attachments ................................................ 3 2 DRIVER INSTALLATION .......................................... 4­24 I Microsoft® Windows® XP ............................................. 4 I Microsoft® Windows® 2000 .......................................... 9 I Microsoft® Windows® 98SE ....................................... 15 I Microsoft® Windows® Me ............................................. 20 3 APPLICATION INSTALLATION ................................. 25­28 I Installation ............................................................... 25 I Launching the IC-PCR1500 ....................................... 26 I Uninstall .................................................................. 27 4 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................. 29­40 I Application screens (on PC screen) .............................. 29 I Main unit .................................................................. 40 5 BASIC OPERATION ................................................ 41­50 I Starting the IC-PCR1500 ............................................. 41 I Changing the screen ................................................ 41 I Closing the IC-PCR1500 ............................................. 42 I Quitting the IC-PCR1500 ............................................. 42 I Receiving ............................................................... 43 I Setting a frequency ................................................... 44 I Setting a tuning step ................................................ 45 I Squelch level setting ................................................ 47 I Receive mode selection ............................................. 48 I Automatic mode selection .......................................... 49 I Monitor function ...................................................... 50 I Mute function ............................................................ 50 6 OTHER FUNCTIONS ............................................. 51­57 I Duplex operation ...................................................... 51 I IF filter selection ...................................................... 52 I Attenuator function ................................................... 53 I AFC function ............................................................ 53 I NB function ............................................................ 54 I AGC function ............................................................ 54 I VSC function ............................................................ 55 I IF shift function ......................................................... 55 I Weather channel operation (USA and CANADA versions only) ................................. 56 I Squelch delay setting ................................................ 57 7 MEMORY CHANNELS ............................................. 58­67 I General .................................................................. 58 I Memory channel selection .......................................... 58 I Memory channel programming .................................... 60 I Editing the memory list ............................................. 61 I Memory channel clearing .......................................... 65 I Saving memory channel data ....................................... 66 I Opening memory channel data .................................... 66 I Creating new memory channel data file ........................ 66

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
I Printing a memory channel .......................................... 66 I Importing a CSV file ................................................... 67 I Exporting a CSV file ................................................... 67 8 SCAN OPERATION (Multi function receiver/Component screens only) ......... 68­76 I Scan types ............................................................... 68 I Programmed scan ................................................... 69 I Auto memory write scan ............................................. 71 I Memory/bank scan ................................................... 73 I Versatile memory scan ............................................. 74 I Scan resume condition ............................................. 75 I Scan speed setting ................................................... 76 9 PRIORITY SCAN (Multi function receiver/Component screens only) ......... 77­78 I Priority scan type ...................................................... 77 I Priority scan operation ................................................ 77 10 TONE SQUELCH OPERATION (Multi function receiver/Component screens only) ............ 79­82 I Tone/DTCS operation ................................................ 79 I DTCS polarity setting ................................................ 81 I Pocket beep operation ................................................ 81 I Tone scan operation ................................................... 82 11 BAND SCOPE (Multi function receiver/Component screens only) ............ 83­87 I Operation ............................................................... 83 I Pick up signal function ................................................ 85 I Saving the sweep data ............................................. 85 I Changing the automatic sweep step limit ........................ 86 I Wide band scope function .......................................... 87 I Band scope options ................................................... 87 12 DTMF OPERATION ...................................................... 88 I Operation ............................................................... 88 13 AUDIO SETTING SCREEN ....................................... 89­91 I Operation ............................................................... 89 14 SHORTCUT KEY OPERATION ....................................... 92 I Operation ............................................................... 92 15 MULTI CHANNEL MONITOR .................................... 93­94 I Multi channel programming .......................................... 93 I Multi channel monitor operation .................................... 94 16 RECORDING OPERATION ....................................... 95­96 I Recording a receiving signal ....................................... 95 I Sampling Rate setting ................................................ 96 I Remote recording function .......................................... 96 17 INTERNAL AUDIO SWITCH .......................................... 97 18 DSP OPERATION ................................................ 98­100 I UT-106 installation ................................................... 98 I ANF function (Available only when the UT-106 is installed.) ... 99 I NR function (Available only when the UT-106 is installed.) ... 100 19 USB PORT SETTING ................................................ 101 20 USB AUDIO SETTING ................................................ 102 21 CLONING OPERATION (Available only when the IC-R1500 is connected) .................. 103 22 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 104 23 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ........................ 105­106 I Specifications ......................................................... 105 I Options .................................................................. 106 DOC ........................................................................ 107

In this instruction manual, the screen shot contents may be different from the actual one.

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INSTALLATION
I Hardware installation
Refer to the diagram below for connections. CAUTION: Icom Inc. assumes no responsibility for the receiver's operation resulting from the use of any other USB cable other than the one supplied by Icom in the original IC-PCR1500 package.

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NOTE: The antenna's double sided tape may not adhere to all items. Additionally, the tape is not intended for multiple uses. Lastly, some items may be damaged by trying to remove the antenna holder once it has been taped into place. Icom Inc cannot accept any responsibility for any damage to any item caused by the supplied tape.

The antenna holder comes with double sided tape attached to it. Remove the protective paper and adhere the antenna to the location you desire.

IC-PCR1500 Supplied antenna

R WARNING!: NEVER use a gas pipe or electrical conduit pipe for grounding. Or

PC To ground To AC adapter USB cable to USB port

Fuse (4 A)

CP-12L (optional)

To a cigarette lighter socket

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INSTALLATION

I TNC connection
The IC-PCR1500 can receive 9600 bps packet communication (AFSK) with the use of a TNC (not supplied). Connect the TNC (Terminal Node Controller) as illustrated below. (Other connections are same as page 1.)
IC-PCR1500

I DC power supply connection
Use a 12 V DC power supply with at least 1.2 A capacity. Make sure the ground terminal of the DC power supply is grounded.
Connects to a 12 V DC battery. Pay attention to polarities. NEVER connect to a 24 V battery. This could damage the receiver. white black NOTE: Use the terminals as shown below for the cable connections.
Crimp Solder

IC-PCR1500

to an AC outlet

OPC-254L (optional)

TNC



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DC power supply 12 V R CAUTION! NEVER remove the fuse-holders from the DC power cable. D Fuse replacement

D PACKET jack connection
PACKET GND 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1/8)/100 k PC

Fuses (4 A)

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INSTALLATION

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I Accessory attachments
D Foot pad
Attach 4 foot pads to the bottom of the IC-PCR1500 as below.
IC-PCR1500 Foot pad

Foot pad sheet (supplied)

Detach 4 foot pads from the foot pad sheet.

D Cable hanger
The cable hanger is convenient for fixing a cable to the wall, etc.
Clinch the hook. Remove the protective paper.

Cable

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DRIVER INSTALLATION
tThe CP2101 USB device is detected automatically, and the "Found New Hardware Wizard" will come up as below. Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)," then click [Next>].

The displayed dialog boxes or indications may differ slightly from the following instructions according to your system conditions, or environment.

I Microsoft® Windows® XP
NOTE: Driver installation with CD is required when an additioal IC-PCR1500 is connected to the PC (i.e. 2 or more IC-PCR1500s are connected to the PC). In such a case, install the driver as shown below. q Quit all applications when Windows is running. wConnect the IC-PCR1500 to the desired PC's USB port with the supplied USB cable. CAUTION: Icom Inc. assumes no responsibility for the receiver's operation resulting from the use of any other USB cable other than the one supplied by Icom in the original IC-PCR1500 package. e Insert the CD into the appropriate CD drive. r Turn the IC-PCR1500 power ON.
· The power indicator lights. · "Found New Hardware" appears as below.
Select Click

ySelect "Search for the best driver in these locations." then select "Include this location in the search," click [Browse].

Select Click

Select

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DRIVER INSTALLATION
u Click " " of the CD drive folder in "My Computer." o Click [Next>].

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2

· The CD drive folder name (e.g. "D") is depending on a PC.

Click

Click

iClick " " of the "Driver" folder in the CD drive folder, then select "Win" folder. Click [OK].

!0 The Wizard starts searching for the driver and shows the dialog below during search.

Select Click

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DRIVER INSTALLATION
!3 After the installation is completed, click [Finish].

!1 After the driver is found, the "Hardware Installation" dialog box appears as below. Click [Continue Anyway] to start the installation.

Click

Click

!2 Windows starts installing the USB driver.

!4 The "Found New Hardware Wizard" will come up again to install the USB serial port driver. Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)," then click [Next>].

Select Click

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DRIVER INSTALLATION
!5 Select "Search for the best driver in these locations." then select "Include this location in the search:", click [Browse].

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2

!7 Click " " of the "Driver" folder in the CD drive folder, then select "Win" folder. Click [OK].

Select Click Select Click

Select

!8 Click [Next>]. !6 Click " " of the CD drive folder in "My Computer."
· The CD drive folder name (e.g. "D") is depending on a PC.

Click

Click

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DRIVER INSTALLATION
@1 Windows starts installing the USB driver.

!9 The Wizard starts searching for the driver and shows the dialog below during search.

@2 After the installation is completed, click [Finish]. @0 After the driver is found, the "Hardware Installation" dialog box appears as below. Click [Continue Anyway] to start the installation.

Click Click

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DRIVER INSTALLATION
@3 After clicking [Finish], the dialog appears as below.

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I Microsoft® Windows® 2000
NOTE: Driver installation with CD is required when an additioal IC-PCR1500 is connected to the PC (i.e. 2 or more IC-PCR1500s are connected to the PC). In such a case, install the driver as shown below. q Quit all applications when Windows is running. wConnect the IC-PCR1500 to the desired PC's USB port with the supplied USB cable. CAUTION: Icom Inc. assumes no responsibility for the receiver's operation resulting from the use of any other USB cable other than the one supplied by Icom in the original IC-PCR1500 package. e Insert the CD into the appropriate CD drive. r Turn the IC-PCR1500 power ON.
· The power indicator lights. · "Found New Hardware" appears as below.

@4 Eject the CD.
· Restarting the PC is recommended.

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DRIVER INSTALLATION
uSelect "Specify a location," then click [Next>].

tThe CP2101 USB device is detected automatically, and the "Found New Hardware Wizard" will come up as below. Click [Next>].

Select

No check marks Click

Click

iClick [Browse...]. ySelect "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)," then click [Next>].
Click

Select Click

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DRIVER INSTALLATION
o Select the CD drive in "My Computer," then click [Open].
· The CD drive folder name (e.g. "D") is depending on a PC.
Click Click

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!1 Select "Win" in the "Driver" folder, then click [Open].

Click Click

!0 Select the "Driver" folder in the CD drive, then click [Open].
Click

!2 Select "Slabbus" in the "Win" folder, then click [Open].
Click

Click Click

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DRIVER INSTALLATION
!5 After the installation is completed, click [Finish].
Click

!3 Click [OK].

!4 When the driver is found, the following dialog is displayed. Click [Next>] to start the installation.

Click

!6 The "Found New Hardware Wizard" appears again. Click [Next>].

Click

Click

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DRIVER INSTALLATION
!7 Select "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)," then click [Next>]. !9 Click [Browse...].

2
2

Click

Select Click

@0 Select the CD drive in "My Computer," then click [Open].
· The CD drive folder name (e.g. "D") is depending on a PC.

Click

!8 Select "Specify a location," then click [Next>].

Click

Select

No check marks Click

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DRIVER INSTALLATION
@3 Select "Slabw2k" in the "Win" folder, then click [Open].

@1 Select the "Driver" folder in the CD drive, then click [Open].
Click

Click

Click

Click

@2 Select "Win" in the "Driver" folder, then click [Open].
Click

@4 Click [OK].
Click

Click

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DRIVER INSTALLATION
@5 When the driver is found, the following dialog is displayed. Click [Next>] to start the installation.

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2

I Microsoft® Windows® 98SE
q Quit all applications when Windows is running. wConnect the IC-PCR1500 to the desired PC's USB port with the supplied USB cable. CAUTION: Icom Inc. assumes no responsibility for the receiver's operation resulting from the use of any other USB cable other than the one supplied by Icom in the original IC-PCR1500 package. e Insert the CD into the appropriate CD drive. r Turn the IC-PCR1500 power ON.

Click

· The power indicator lights.

@6 After the installation is completed, click [Finish].

tThe CP2101 USB device is detected automatically, and the "Add New Hardware Wizard" will come up as below. Click [Next>].

Click Click

@7 Eject the CD.
· Restarting the PC is recommended.

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2

DRIVER INSTALLATION
i Click " " of the CD drive folder in "My Computer".

ySelect "Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)," then click [Next>].

· The CD drive folder name (e.g. "D") is depending on a PC.

Select Click

Click

uSelect "Specify a location:", click [Browse...].

o Select "Win" in the "Driver" folder, click [OK.]

No check marks Select Click Click Select

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DRIVER INSTALLATION
!0 Click [Next>]. !2 After the installation is completed, click [Finish].

2
2

Click

Click

!1 When the driver is found, the following dialog is displayed. Click [Next>] to start the installation.

!3 The "Add New Hardware Wizard" appears again. Click [Next>].

Click

Click

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2

DRIVER INSTALLATION
!6 Click " " of the CD drive folder in "My Computer."

!4 Select "Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)," then click [Next>].

· The CD drive folder name (e.g. "D") is depending on a PC.

Select Click

Click

!5 Select "Specify a location:", click [Browse...].

!7 Select "Win" in the "Driver" folder, click [OK].

No check marks Select Click Click Select

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DRIVER INSTALLATION
!8 Click [Next>]. @0 After the installation is completed, click [Finish].

2
2

Click

Click

!9 When the driver is found, the following dialog is displayed. Click [Next>] to start the installation.

@1 Eject the CD.
· Restartting the PC is recommended.

Click

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DRIVER INSTALLATION

I Microsoft® Windows® Me
q Quit all applications when Windows is running. wConnect the IC-PCR1500 to the desired PC's USB port with the supplied USB cable. CAUTION: Icom Inc. assumes no responsibility for the receiver's operation resulting from the use of any other USB cable other than the one supplied by Icom in the original IC-PCR1500 package. e Insert the CD into the appropriate CD drive. r Turn the IC-PCR1500 power ON.
· The power indicator lights. · "New Hardware Found" appears as below.
Select Click

tThe CP2101 USB device is detected automatically, and the "Add New Hardware Wizard" will come up as below. Select "Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)," then click [Next>].

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DRIVER INSTALLATION

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2

ySelect "Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)," then select "Specify a location:", click [Browse].

i Select "WinMe" in the "Driver" folder, click [OK].

Select Select Click Select

Click

u Click "

" of the CD drive folder in "My Computer."

o Click [Next>].

· The CD drive folder name (e.g. "D") is depending on a PC.

Click

Click

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2

DRIVER INSTALLATION
!2 The "Add New Hardware Wizard" appears again. Select "Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)," then click [Next>].

!0 When the driver is found, the following dialog is displayed. Click [Next>] to start the installation.

Click Click

!1 After the installation is completed, click [Finish]. !3 Select "Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)," then select "Specify a location:", click [Browse].

Select Select Click Click

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DRIVER INSTALLATION
!4 Click " " of the CD drive folder in "My Computer." !6 Click [Next>].

2
2

· The CD drive folder name (e.g. "D") is depending on a PC.

Click

Click

!5 Select "WinMe" in the "Driver" folder, click [OK].

!7 When the driver is found, the following dialog is displayed. Click [Next>] to start the installation.

Select

Click

Click

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2

DRIVER INSTALLATION

!8 After the installation is completed, click [Finish].

Click

!9 Eject the CD.
· Restarting the PC is recommended.

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APPLICATION INSTALLATION
I Installation
q Quit all applications when Windows is running. w Insert the CD into the CD drive. eOpen the CD drive contents via "My computer" or "Windows Explorer."
· "Driver" and "Pcr1500" folders are included.

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· The "InstallShield® Wizard" starts preparing the installation.

r Double click "Setup.exe" file in "Pcr1500" folder. yAfter the preparation, the following dialog is displayed. Click [Next>].

Double click

Click

tSelect the display language type from "English" or "Japanese." Click [OK].

Click

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APPLICATION INSTALLATION

uConfirm the location, then click [Next>] to start the installation.
· Click [Browse...] then type the desired location if you specifying the installation location.

I Launching the IC-PCR1500
D Microsoft® Windows® XP
qBefore launching the program, please be sure the ICPCR1500 is turned ON.
· The power indicator lights green.

wClick the [Start] button and point to [All Programs]. ePoint to the "IC-PCR1500" folder. rClick the "IC-PCR1500" program.
(or simply double click the desktop short cut icon as below, which was automatically created during application installation.)
Click

i After the installation is completed, click [Finish].

w q
Short cut icon
Click

e

r

NOTE: Launch the program after approx. 20 sec. has passed when the "Communication error" occurs.

o Eject the CD. 26
· The IC-PCR1500 shortcut icon is created on the desktop. · Restarting the PC is recommended.

APPLICATION INSTALLATION

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I Uninstall
D Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/Me/2000
qBefore launching the program, please be sure the ICPCR1500 is turned ON.
· The power indicator lights green.

In this section, screen shots of Windows XP are used for the instruction example. However, the instructions are similar to the other operating systems, Windows 98SE, Me and 2000. q Start up Windows. w Select the "Control Panel" in the Start menu.
· The control panel appears as shown in the next step below.

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wClick the [Start] button and point to [Programs]. ePoint to the "IC-PCR1500" folder. rClick the "IC-PCR1500" program.
(or simply double click the desktop short cut icon as below, which was automatically created during application installation.)

e Click the "Add or Remove Programs."
· The "Add or Remove Programs" menu appears.

w
Click

e

r

q
Short cut icon

NOTE: Launch the program after approx. 20 sec. has passed when the "Communication error" occurs. 27

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APPLICATION INSTALLATION
u After the uninstall is completed, click [Finish].

rClick the "Icom IC-PCR1500," then click [Change/Remove].

Click

Click

tSelect the display language type from "English" or "Japanese," click [OK].

Click

y"Confirm File Deletion" appears, click [OK] to remove the program from the PC.
Click

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PANEL DESCRIPTION
I Application screens (on PC screen)
D Tool bar
The application screen can be seen after the application installation. See page 25 for details. y CLONE BUTTON (p. 103) Click to make the cloning screen appear/disappear. u EXIT BUTTON Click to quit the IC-PCR1500 program. i USB PORT SETTING BUTTON Click to make the USB setting screen appear.

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oAUTO MODE SETTING/ SHORT CUT KEY SETTING BUTTON (pgs. 49, 92) Click to make the auto mode setting list and short cut key list screen appear/disappear. !0 RECORDING BUTTON (p. 95) Click to make the recording screen appear/disappear. !1 DTMF REMOTE COMMANDER BUTTON (p. 88) Click to make the DTMF remote commander screen appear/disappear. !2 MEMORY CHANNEL BUTTON (pgs. 59, 61) Click to make the memory channel screen appear/disappear. !3 MULTI-FUNCTION RECEIVER BUTTON (pgs. 30, 41) Click to display the Multi-function receiver screen. !4 POWER BUTTON (p. 41) Click to make the IC-PCR1500 interface unit receiving circuit and program ON or OFF. 29

q COMPONENT BUTTON (pgs. 35, 42) Click to display the Component screen. w SIMPLE BUTTON (pgs. 34, 41) Click to display the Simple screen. eMULTI CHANNEL MONITOR BUTTON (p. 93) Click to make the multi channel monitor screen appear/disappear. r DSP DIGITAL FILTER BUTTON (pgs. 99, 100) Click to make the DSP digital filter screen appear/disappear. tAUDIO SETTING BUTTON (p. 89) Click to make the audio setting screen appear/disappear.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

D Multi-function receiver screen
e w q r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 $0 #9 #8 #7 #6 #5 !4 !5 @5 @6 @7 30 @8 @9 #0 #1 #2 #4 #3 $3 $2 $1 $8 $7 $6 $5 $4

PANEL DESCRIPTION

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q CLOSE BUTTON Click to quit and exit the application screen. w MINIMIZE BUTTON Click to minimize the application screen. eRECEIVE MODE BUTTONS ([SSB], [CW], [AM], [WFM], [FM] and [AUTO-M]) (pgs. 48, 49) Click to select a receive mode.
· When using [AUTO-M] (automatic mode), a receive mode, IF filter passband width, tuning step, etc., are selected automatically after inputting a frequency.

i SQUELCH CONTROL [SQUELCH] (pgs. 43, 47) Click to adjust the squelch threshold level. The squelch removes noise output from the speaker (closed condition) when no signal is received.
· Right-click to close the squelch. · Left-click to open the squelch.

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o MONITOR BUTTON [MONI] (p. 50) Click to turn the monitor function ON or OFF. The monitor function is used to temporarily open the squelch to listen for a weak signal. !0 MUTE BUTTON [MUTE] (p. 50) Click to turn the mute function ON or OFF. This function is used to temporarily mute the audio output. !1 TUNING DIAL (p. 44) Click to set the receive frequency with the selected tuning step.
· Right-click to increase the frequency. · Left-click to decrease the frequency.

rSCAN SPEED CONTROL [SPEED] (p. 76) Click to set the scan speed at which channels or frequencies are searched during scan operation.
· Right-click to increase the speed level. (Scan is faster) · Left-click to decrease the speed level. (Scan is slower)

tSCAN DELAY TIME CONTROL [DELAY] Click to set the period in which a scan pauses after receiving a signal.
· Right-click to increase the period. · Left-click to decrease the period.

ySET BUTTON [SET] (p. 75) Click to show the [Scan Delay] screen. This screen is used for the settings of the scan delay details. u AUDIO FREQUENCY GAIN CONTROL [AF GAIN] (p. 43) Click to adjust the audio output level.
· Right-click to increase the audio output level. · Left-click to decrease the audio output level.

!2 DUPLEX BUTTON [DUP] (p. 51) Right-click to display the offset frequency setting screen. Left-click to set the duplex direction from OFF (no indication), DUP ­, and DUP +. !3 TUNING STEP UP/DOWN BUTTONS [Y]/[Z] (p. 46) Right-click to display the tuning step setting screen. Left-click to select the tuning steps in order.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION
@2 WEATHER ALERT BUTTON [WX] (p. 56) Push to start the weather alert function. (USA and CANADA version only)
· "WX" appears.

!4 IF-SHIFT CONTROL (p. 55) Click to set a signal passband position.
· Right-click to increase the signal passband position. · Left-click to decrease the signal passband position.

!5 CENTER KEY [CENTER] (p. 55) After setting a signal passband position with clicking the IFshift control, click to return to the center position. !6 IF FILTER BUTTONS [WIDE]/[NAR] (p. 52) Click to change the IF filter in use.
· Click [WIDE] to select a wide filter. · Click [NAR] to select a narrow filter.

@3 SCAN PAUSE BUTTON [ ] Push to pause/resume a scan.
· "Pause" blinks during scan is pausing.

@4 SCAN STOP BUTTON [I] Push to cancel a scan operation. @5 SWEEP STOP BUTTON [I] (p. 83) Click to cancel a band scope operation. @6 SWEEP START BUTTON [] (p. 83) Click to start the band scope operation which is used to observe signal conditions around the receive frequency. @7 SWEEP PAUSE BUTTON [ ] (p. 83) Click to pause/resume a band scope sweeping. NOTE: While using the band scope function, audio is disabled in SSB and CW modes. To monitor the frequency, push [ ] to pause the function, or push [I] to cancel the function. @8 SPAN (TIME) UP/DOWN BUTTON [+]/[­] When "FREQUENCY" mode is displayed; Click to select the band scope edge frequency. (p. 83) When "TIME" mode is displayed; Click to select the time interval to show the receiving signal. (p. 84)

*Usable IF filter is according to the receive mode. !7 PROGRAMMED SCAN BUTTON [PROG] (p. 69) Click to start/stop a programmed scan.
· "PROG Scan" blinks during scanning.

!8 AUTO MEMORY WRITE SCAN BUTTON [AUTO] (p. 71) Click to start/stop an auto memory write scan.
· "AUTO MW Scan" blinks during scanning.

!9 MEMORY SCAN BUTTON [MEMO] (pgs. 73, 74) Click to start/stop a memory scan.
· "MEMO Scan" blinks during scanning.

@0 TONE SCAN BUTTON [T-SCAN] (p. 82) Click to start/stop a tone scan.
· "TONE Scan" blinks during scanning.

@1 PRIORITY SCAN BUTTON [PRIO] (p. 77) Click to start/stop a priority scan.
· "PRIO Scan" blinks during scanning.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION
@9 FREQUENCY BUTTON [FREQ] (p. 83) Click to show the receiving signal relative to signal strength while sweeping.. #0 TIME BUTTON [TIME] (p. 84) Click to show the received signal strength in the specified time period while sweeping. #1 REC BUTTON [G] (p. 85) Click to start recording of the received signal. #2 STOP BUTTON [I] (p. 85) Click to stop recording. #3 MEMORY WRITE BUTTON [MW] (p. 60) Click to write the current receive frequency into the selected memory channel. #4 MEMORY CLEAR BUTTON [MCL] (p. 65) Click to clear the displayed memory channel contents. #5 BANK UP/DOWN BUTTONS [Y]/[Z] (p. 58) Click to change the memory bank. #6 MEMORY CHANNEL UP/DOWN BUTTONS [Y]/[Z] (p. 58) Click to change a memory channel. #7 AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL BUTTON [AGC] (p. 54) Click to toggle the AGC (Automatic Gain Control) time constant between slow and fast.
· "AGC-F" appears when the AGC fast is selected.

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#8 ATTENUATOR BUTTON [ATT] (p. 53) Click to turn the ATT (Attenuator) function ON or OFF.
· "ATT" appears when the ATT function is turned ON.

#9 NOISE BLANKER BUTTON [NB] (p. 54) Click to turn the NB (Noise Blanker) function ON or OFF.
· "NB" appears when the NB function is turned ON.

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$0 AUTOMATIC FREQUENCY CONTROL BUTTON [AFC] (p. 53) Click to turn the AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) function ON or OFF.
· "AFC" appears when the AFC function is turned ON.

$1 VOICE SQUELCH CONTROL BUTTON [VSC] (p. 55) Click to turn the VSC (Voice Squelch Control) function ON or OFF.
· "VSC" appears when the VSC function is turned ON.

$2 DTCS SETTING BUTTON [DTCS] (p. 80) Click to turn the DTCS squelch ON or OFF.
· "DTCS" appears when the DTCS squelch is turned ON. · Available only when FM mode is selected.

When the DTCS squelch is turned ON, right-click to display the [DTCS] screen. $3 TSQL SETTING BUTTON [TSQL] (p. 79) Click to turn the tone squelch ON or OFF.
· "TSQL" appears when the tone squelch is turned ON. · Available only when FM mode is selected.

When the tone squelch is turned ON, right-click to display the [TSQL] screen.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION D Simple screen
The Simple screen buttons, controls, etc. operate the same as the Multi-function receiver screens. Please refer to the explanations on pages 30 to 34.
Busy indicator (p. 38)

$4 ENTER KEY [ENT] Click to enter the frequency when the desired receive frequency is input via the 10-keypad ($8) or PC keyboard. $5 MEMORY CHANNEL KEY [Mch] Click to call the memory channel when the desired channel number is input via the 10-keypad ($8) or PC keyboard. $6 TENKEY-- DECIMAL BUTTON [.] Click to set the MHz digit when inputting a frequency via the 10-keypad. $7 TENKEY-- CLEAR BUTTON [CE] Click to clear the mistake while inputting a receive frequency or memory channel number via the 10-keypad ($8) or PC keyboard. $8 TENKEY-- 10-KEYPAD [1] to [0] The 10-keypad can be used for several functions as below:
· Direct receive frequency input. · Memory channel input.

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D Function display (on Multi-function receiver screen)
q #2 #1 #0 @9 w e r t y u i o @3 !1 !0 !1 q TUNING STEP INDICATOR Indicates the tuning step digit. w FREQUENCY READOUT Indicates the receive frequency and data as it is being input such as memory channel numbers, etc. e TUNING STEP INDICATOR (p. 46) This is the frequency increment used when selecting a frequency using the tuning dial and when searching for signals using a scan function. r DUPLEX INDICATOR (p. 51) "DUP+" appears when plus duplex, "DUP­" appears when minus duplex operation is selected. t SCAN INDICATOR (pgs. 69­74, 78, 82) "PROG," "AUTO," "MEMO," "T-SCAN" or "PRIO" appears during scanning. @5 !6 !5 !4 !3 !2 !7 !8 !9 @0 y WEATHER INDICATOR (pgs. 56, 57) Appears when weather function is turned ON. (USA and CANADA version only) u CONDITION INDICATOR Indicates the receiver's condition. i FM CENTER INDICATORS "" or "" appears when the received signal is not tuned to its center frequency; or the squelch is closed. "" appears when the received signal is tuned to its center frequency.

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o IF-SHIFT INDICATOR (p. 55) Indicates the received signal passband position. !0 IF-FILTER PASSBAND WIDTH INDICATOR (p. 52) Indicates the current signal passband width. !1 MAXIMUM FREQUENCY SPAN INDICATORS (p. 84) Indicates the upper and lower observable frequency limits around a receive frequency. In the diagram, the upper and lower limits are ± 500 kHz. !2 LIMIT/PAUSE INDICATOR (p. 84) "LIMIT" appears when the tuning step (e) is larger than the automatic sweep step (!3) setting.
· The limit indicator is not indicated when the tuning step and the sweep step width are the same.

!7 ATTENUATOR INDICATOR [ATT] (p. 53) Appears when the ATT (Attenuator) function is ON. !8 TSQL/DTCS INDICATOR [TSQL]/[DTCS] "TSQL" appears when the tone squelch frequency is set. (p. 79) "DTCS" appears when DTCS code and the polarity are set. (p. 80) !9 REVERSE/POCKET BEEP INDICATOR [R]/ "[R]" appears when the reverse action is set. (pgs. 79, 80) " " appears when the pocket beep function is set. (p. 81) @0 VSC INDICATOR [VSC] (p. 55) Appears when the VSC (Voice Squelch Control) function is ON. @1 AGC INDICATOR [AGC-F] (p. 54) "AGC-F" appears when the AGC fast is selected. @2 NB INDICATOR [NB] (p. 54) Appears when the NB (Noise Blanker) function is ON. @3 FREQUENCY/TIME INDICATOR [FREQ]/[TIME] "FREQ" appears when Frequency mode is selected in the band scope operation. (p. 83) "TIME" appears when Time mode is selected in the band scope operation. (p. 84) @4 TIME INTERVAL INDICATORS (p. 84) Indicates the time interval to sweep the receiving signal. 37

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"PAUSE" appears while the band scope is pausing. !3 FREQUENCY SPAN INDICATOR (p. 84) Indicates the frequency span selected with the [SPAN +] or [SPAN ­] button. !4 CENTER FREQUENCY INDICATOR (p. 84) Indicates the center frequency of the frequency span; this is for the currently received frequency. !5 SWEEP STEP INDICATOR (p. 84) Indicates band scope sweep step. !6 AFC INDICATOR [AFC] (p. 53) Appears when the AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) function is ON.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION D Function display (on Simple screen)
The function display indicators on the Simple screen operate the same as on the Multi-function receiver screens. Please refer to the explanations on pages. 36 to 38. q w

@5 RECEIVE MODE INDICATORS (p. 48) Indicate the current receive mode. @6 IF FILTER INDICATOR (p. 52) Indicates the selected IF filter. @7 MUTE INDICATOR (p. 50) Appears when the squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal. @8 MONI INDICATOR (p. 50) Appears during monitoring the operating frequency. @9 S (SIGNAL) METER (pgs. 43, 47) Indicates the receive signal strength. Indicates the S-meter squelch receive level set via the [SQUELCH] control. #0 BUSY INDICATOR [BUSY] Appears when receiving a signal or when signal noise opens the squelch. #1 MEMORY BANK INDICATOR (p. 58) Indicates the memory bank number (and name if it is set) being received. #2 MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 58) Indicates the memory channel number (and name if it is set) being received.

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I Main unit
D Front panel
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q POWER SWITCH [POWER] Turn the IC-PCR1500 main unit power ON and OFF. w POWER INDICATOR Lights when the IC-PCR1500 main unit is turned ON.

D Rear panel
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w EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK [EXT SP] Connects an 8 external speaker (not supplied).
· Audio output power is more than 0.5 W.

e USB CONNECTOR [USB] Connects to a PC via the supplied USB cable.
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r CONTROLLER [CONTROLLER] (IC-R1500 only) Connects to a controller via an extension cable. t DATA JACK [PACKET] Connects a TNC (Terminal Node Controller), etc. for data communications.
· The receiver can receive 9600 bps packet communication (AFSK.) · See p. 2 for connection information.

PACKET jack connection
PACKET GND
2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1/8)/100 k

EXT SP jack connection
SP GND
2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1/8)/8

q ANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT] Connects a 50 antenna with a BNC connector and a 50 coaxial cable. 40

y POWER JACK [DC IN] Accepts 12 V DC ±15% with the supplied DC power cable. u GROUND TERMINAL [GND] Connect this terminal to a ground.

BASIC OPERATION
I Starting the IC-PCR1500
qBefore launching the program, please make sure the ICPCR1500 is powered ON.
· The power indicator lights green.

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I Changing the screen
Click the desired tool bar icon that you want to use. Click the [Receiver] icon for the Multi-function receiver screen.

wLaunch the IC-PCR1500 program. (p. 26) eClick the [Power] icon on the tool bar to turn the ICPCR1500 ON. rClick the desired icon, [Receiver], [Compo] or [Simple] on the tool bar to select the receiver screen that you want to use.

[Power] [Receiver] (Multi-function receiver screen)

[Compo] (Component screen) [Simple] (Simple screen)

D USB port confirmation
After the IC-PCR1500 is turned ON (step e as above), the following dialog box appears at first time only. Please confirm the connected PC's USB port number and serial number of your IC-PCR1500, then click [OK].

Click the [Simple] icon for the Simple screen.

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Click the [Compo] icon for the Component screen.

I Closing the IC-PCR1500
Click the close button ([X]) to close the IC-PCR1500 program.
· Click the close button (X) in each [TUNING PANEL], [MODE/VOL PANEL], [METER/SCAN PANEL] and [SCOPE PANEL] when the Component screen is displayed. Close button

I Quitting the IC-PCR1500
D Component screen selection
Click the [Compo] icon to display the Component screen, then click again to display the Component screen menu. Select each panel indication ON or OFF.
TUNING panel is displayed. Check mark is displayed during the screen indication. MODE/VOL panel is displayed. METER/SCAN panel is displayed. SCOPE panel is displayed. [Exit]

Click the [Exit] icon on the tool bar to quit the IC-PCR1500.

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I Receiving
Make sure the hardware installation is finished. (p. 1) qClick the [Power] icon on the tool bar to turn power ON. wClick the desired icon, [Receiver], [Compo] or [Simple] on the tool bar to select the displayed receiver screen type that you want to use. e Click [AF GAIN] ([AF])* to set the audio level.
· Right-click to increase the audio level. · Left-click to decrease the audio level. · When clicking and holding [AF GAIN] ([AF])*, the audio level scrolls up or down. · Push the PC's [] (UP) or [] (DOWN) key also sets the audio level. Appears [AF GAIN] [SQUELCH] Multi-function receiver screen

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Component screen [AF GAIN] [SQUELCH] Appears

r Click [SQUELCH] ([SQL])* to set the squelch level.
· Right-click to increase the squelch level (tight squelch). · Left-click to decrease the squelch level (loose squelch). · When clicking and holding [SQUELCH] ([SQL])*, the squelch level scrolls up or down.

t Set the receive frequency and mode. (pgs. 44, 45, 48) yWhen receiving a signal on the set frequency, squelch opens and the receiver emits audio.
For Multi-function receiver/Component screen · "BUSY" appears and the S-meter indicator shows the relative signal strength for the received signal. For Simple screen · "BUSY" indicator lights green.

Simple screen Lights [SQL] [AF]

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BASIC OPERATION D Using the 10-keypad
Using Multi-function receiver/Component screen Click the desired 10-keypad, then click [ENT] to set the frequency.
· If you make a mistake while inputting a frequency, click [CE] to clear the input and return to the previous frequency. · When you want to change the 100 kHz digit and below, click [·] first, then the 10-keypad and then [ENT]. · When you want to set the 100 kHz digit and below to 0, input the MHz digits and then click [ENT]. · When inputting a frequency outside of the allowed receive frequency range, the previously selected frequency is automatically selected after clicking [ENT]. Multi-function receiver screen 10-KEYPAD [CE] [.] [Mch] [ENT]

I Setting a frequency
Depending on the situation, the receive frequency can be set using the following methods. Frequencies can be set from 0.010 to 3299.9999 MHz.

D Using the tuning dial
Click [DIAL] to set the receive frequency with the selected tuning step.
· Right-click to increase the frequency. · Left-click to decrease the frequency. · When clicking and holding [DIAL], the frequency scrolls up or down. · The frequency changes according to the preset tuning steps. See pgs. 45 and 46 for selecting the tuning step. Multi-function receiver screen

[DIAL] Component screen Component screen [DIAL] Simple screen [DIAL] 10-KEYPAD [CE] [.] [ENT] [Mch]

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BASIC OPERATION D Using the PC keyboard
Enter the desired frequency using the 10-keypad on the PC keyboard, then push [Enter] to set the frequency.
· When inputting from the keyboard, click anywhere in the receiver screen first, then begin inputting the frequency. · If you make a mistake while inputting a frequency, click [CE] on the receiver screen to clear the input and return to the previous frequency. · When you want to change the 100 kHz digit and below, push [·] first, then the 10-keypad and then [Enter]. · When you want to set the 100 kHz digit and below to 0, input the MHz digits and then push [Enter]. · When inputting a frequency outside of the allowed receive frequency range, the previously selected frequency is automatically selected after clicking [Enter].

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I Setting a tuning step
When using the tuning dial to change the frequency, or when a scan function is activated, the frequency changes in increments determined by the set tuning step. The tuning step is adjustable. The following tuning step are available:
· 1 Hz · 10 Hz · 20 Hz · 50 Hz · 100 Hz · 500Hz · 1 kHz · 2.5 kHz · 5 kHz · 6.25 kHz · 8.33 kHz · 9 kHz · 10 kHz · 12.5 kHz · 15 kHz · 20 kHz · 25 kHz · 30 kHz · 50 kHz · 100 kHz · 125 kHz · 150 kHz · 200 kHz · 500 kHz · 1 MHz · 10 MHz · USER* *When "USER" is selected, the user programmed tuning step (default: 5 kHz) in "User TS" screen is selected. (p. 46)

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D Tuning step selection
Using Multi-function receiver/Component screen Right-click [TS Y] or [TS Z] to display a tuning step list, then select the desired tuning step. Left-click [TS Y] or [TS Z] to set the desired tuning step in order.
· The selected tuning step is displayed in the function display. Multi-function receiver screen Tuning step indication Tuning step indication

Using Simple screen Click the tuning step indication to display a tuning step list, then select the desired tuning step.
Simple screen

Tuning step list

D Setting the user tuning step
Right-click [TS Y] or [TS Z] (or click tuning step indication)* to display a tuning step list, then select "USER TS Setting...". You can edit the desired tuning step from 0.001­9999.999 kHz (in 0.001 step) directly. *Available only when Simple screen is displayed.

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Tuning step list

Tuning step indication Tuning step buttons
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I Squelch level setting
The squelch function sets a minimum receive signal level below which no audio is sent to the speaker. This prevents static or hiss from being heard through the speaker between transmissions. A higher squelch setting removes weak signals. The remove level is displayed on the S-meter (S-meter squelch). The squelch does not open if a signal below the set S-meter level is received. Using Multi-function receiver/Component screen Click [SQUELCH] to set the squelch level.
· Right-click to increase the squelch level (tight squelch). · Left-click to decrease the squelch level (loose squelch). · When clicking and holding [SQUELCH], the audio level scrolls up or down. · The S-meter squelch level is displayed in the function display. Multi-function receiver screen Component screen

Using Simple screen Click [SQL] to set the squelch level.
· Right-click to increase the squelch level (tight squelch). · Left-click to decrease the squelch level (loose squelch). · When clicking and holding [SQL], the audio level scrolls up or down. Simple screen

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I Receive mode selection
Receive modes are determined by the physical properties of the radio signals. The receiver has 6 receive modes: USB LSB, CW, AM, WFM and FM modes. The mode selection is stored independently in each memory channel. Typically, AM mode is used for the AM broadcast stations (0.495­1.620 MHz), air band (118­135.995 MHz), and shortwave broadcasts. WFM is used for FM broadcast stations (76­107.9 MHz). When using [AUTO-M] (automatic mode), a receive mode, IF filter passband width, tuning step, etc., are selected automatically after inputting a frequency. (p. 49) Using Multi-function receiver/Component screen Click [SSB], [CW], [AM], [WFM], [FM] or [AUTO-M] to select the desired receive mode.
· Clicking [SSB] toggles between the USB and LSB mode. Multi-function receiver screen Component screen

Using Simple screen Click [MODE] to display a mode list, then select the desired receive mode.
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Receive mode indication

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I Automatic mode selection
An automatic mode function is available to automatically set the receive mode, IF filter passband width, tuning step, etc. after inputting a frequency. Using Multi-function receiver/Component screen Each click of [AUTO-M] toggles the automatic mode function ON and OFF. Using Simple screen Click [MODE] to display a receive mode list, then select [Auto] to turn the automatic mode function ON.
Edit the desired memory name (up to 32 characters) Click [MENU], then point to [Auto Mode]. Select the desired item from the list. Default: Return the Auto Mode setting list contents to default. Import : Import the CSV file. Export : Export the CSV file.

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D Setting the automatic mode function
The default setting for the automatic mode function can be added to, changed or deleted. Up to 100 ranges can be memorized into the automatic mode function settings. q Click the [Setting] icon on the tool bar to call up the [Setting] screen if it is not displayed.

eClick a cell in the [Freq Low] column and the desired line. rInput the lower frequency of the frequency range from the keyboard, then push [Enter].
· When nothing is input into the [Freq Low] or [Freq High] column, settings for other columns cannot be made. · When inputting a new frequency, other data automatically appears in the other column. · To delete a frequency range setting, enter [0] or [Space] into the [Freq Low] column from the keyboard.

[Setting]

tInput the higher frequency of the frequency range into the [Freq High] column, push the [Enter] key. ySet other data such as mode, tuning step, etc., if desired.
· Double-click the desired cell, select the desired item and doubleclick the selection.

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I Monitor function
This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturbing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use. Click [MONI] to monitor the operating frequency.
· "MONI" appears when Multi-function receiver/Component screen is displayed. · "MONI" button lights green when Simple screen is displayed. Multi-function receiver screen

I Mute function
This function is used to mute the received audio signal. Click [MUTE] to temporarily mute audio output.
· "MUTE" appears when Multi-function receiver/Component screen is displayed. · "MUTE" button lights green when Simple screen is displayed. Multi-function receiver screen

Appears Appears [MONI] Component screen Component screen Appears [MONI] Simple screen Appears [MUTE] Simple screen [MUTE]

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I Duplex operation
Duplex communication uses one frequency for transmit, and a different frequency for receive. Generally, duplex is used in communication through a repeater, some utility communications, etc. During duplex operation, the transmit station frequency is shifted from the receive station frequency by the offset frequency. Repeater information (offset frequency and shift direction) can be programmed into memory channels. (p. 58) qSet the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). (pgs. 44, 45) wRight click [DUP] to display the [DUP Offset] screen. eSet the desired offset frequency within 0.000000­ 1000.000000 MHz range, then click the close button ([X]) to close the setting screen. rLeft click [DUP] to toggle the duplex direction from OFF (simplex), DUP­, or DUP+. tClick [MONI] to monitor the transmit station frequency (repeater input frequency). The displayed frequency shifts the offset frequency when monitor function is in use.
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I IF filter selection
Increasing or decreasing the width of incoming signals can help eliminate interference. Available filters vary according to the receive mode. See the table below.
IF filter USB/LSB CW WFM AM FM 2.8 kHz K K -- K -- 6 kHz K K -- K K 15 kHz -- -- -- K K 50 kHz -- -- K K K 230 kHz -- -- K -- --

Using Simple screen screen Click [FILTER] to display a filter list, then select the desired filter widths.
Simple screen

K: Available ­: Not available

Filter indication Filter list

Using Multi-function receiver/Component screen Click [WIDE] or [NAR] to select the desired IF filter widths.
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Component screen

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I Attenuator function
Strong signals (such as from broadcast stations, pocket beepers, nearby amateur radio stations, etc.) can cause distortion of receive signals. The attenuator function can reduce signal strength of interfering signals by approximately 20 dB. This function cannot be used in 1300.000001 MHz or above. Click [ATT] to turn the ATT (Attenuator) function ON or OFF.
· "ATT" appears when the ATT function is turned ON. Multi-function receiver screen

I AFC function
The AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) function tunes the displayed frequency automatically when an off-center frequency is received. It activates in FM mode and IF filter setting is 6 or 15 kHz only. Click [AFC] to turn the AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) function ON or OFF.
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Simple screen

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I NB function
The NB (Noise Blanker) function removes pulse-type noise when USB, LSB, CW or AM mode is selected. Note that the noise blanker is not effective against natural noise such as atmospheric static. Click [NB] to turn the NB (Noise Blanker) function ON or OFF.
· "NB" appears when the NB function is turned ON. Multi-function receiver screen

I AGC function
The AGC (Automatic Gain Control) function controls receiver gain to produce a constant audio output level even when the received signal strength is varied by fading, etc. The AGC fast is always selected in FM or WFM mode. Click [AGC] ([AGC-F])* to toggle the time constant of the AGC circuit between slow and fast.
· "AGC-F" appears when fast is selected. *Available only when Simple screen is displayed. Multi-function receiver screen Appears [NB] Appears

Component screen

Simple screen Component screen

[AGC] Simple screen

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I VSC function
The VSC (Voice Squelch Control) function opens the squelch only when receiving a modulated voice signal.
· Not modulated signal (contain no voice or music, etc. components) are muted.

I IF shift function
The IF shift function electronically changes the center of the IF (intermediate frequency) passband frequency to reject interference. It activates in SSB/CW modes only. Using Multi-function receiver/Component screen qAdjust the [IF-SHIFT] control for a minimum interference signal level.
· The audio tone may be changed while the IF shift is in use.

Using Multi-function receiver/Component screen Click [VSC] to turn the VSC (Voice Squelch Control) function ON or OFF.
· "VSC" appears when the VSC function is turned ON. Multi-function receiver screen [VSC] Appears

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wClick [CENTER] to set the shift control to its center position when there is no interference.
Multi-function receiver screen

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[VSC] [CENTER]

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I Weather channel operation
(USA and CANADA versions only)
NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before important weather announcements. When the weather alert function is turned ON, the selected weather channel is monitored each 5 sec. for the announcement. When the alert signal is detected, the "WX Alert" blinks and the WX channel is displayed, and sounds a beep tone until a change is made within the IC-PCR1500 program window, or the [WX] button is clicked. The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked periodically during standby or while scanning. qRight-click the [WX] button to call up the [WX Alert] setting screen if it is not displayed. wSelect the desired weather channel in [WX Alert Channel].
· Click [CHECK] to monitor the selected weather channel. Multi-function receiver screen Simple screen

[WX] Component screen [WX]

[WX] e Click q Click Click to monitor the selected weather channel.

eClick the close ([X]) button to close the setting screen. r Click the [WX] button to turn the weather alert function ON. t When the alert is detected, a beep sounds and the indication will be displayed as at right. y Click the [WX] button to turn the weather alert function OFF. NOTE: While receiving a signal (on a frequency other than the weather alert ON frequency), the receiving signal or audio will be interrupted momentarily every 5 sec. (approx.) in case the alert function is turned ON. This symptom is caused by the WX alert function. To cancel these symptoms, set the weather alert item to OFF in set mode. 56

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

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I Squelch delay setting
Multi-function receiver screen Appears Blinks Appears

Select squelch delay from short and long to prevent repeated opening and closing of the squelch during reception of the same signal. · Short : Short squelch delay. · Long : Long squelch delay. q Click the [Setting] icon on the tool bar to call up the [Setting] screen if it is not displayed. w Click the [Others] tab to display the squelch delay setting. e Click the [Short] or [Long] radio button to set the squelch delay. rClick the close button ([X]) to close the [Setting] list screen.
e Click q Click

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Component screen Appears

Appears Blinks Simple screen [Setting] w Select

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Blinks

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MEMORY CHANNELS
I Memory channel selection
D Selecting with the receiver screen
· Using [Y]/[Z] buttons q Click [BANK Y] or [BANK Z] to select the desired memory bank. w Click [MEMO Y] or [MEMO Z] to select the desired memory channel.
Multi-function receiver screen

I General
The receiver has 2600 memory channels for storage of oftenused frequencies. Total of 26 memory banks are available for usage by group, etc., and 100 channels are assigned into a bank.

D Memory channel contents
The following information can be programmed into memory channels: · Memory channel name (p. 62) · Sub name (p. 62) · Operating frequency (p. 44) · Duplex direction (p. 51) · Offset frequency (p. 51) · Receive mode (p. 48) · IF filter selection (p. 52) · Attenuator ON/OFF (p. 53) · Tuning step (p. 45) · Select memory scan setting (p. 74) · Memory skip scan setting (p. 74) · Squelch control system ON/OFF and its frequency or code (p. 79) · Remark (memory channel comment) (p. 62)

MEMO [Y]/[Z] BANK [Y]/[Z]

Component screen

Simple screen

MEMO [Y]/[Z]

BANK [Y]/[Z]

BANK MEMO [Y]/[Z] [Y]/[Z]

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MEMORY CHANNELS

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· Direct channel number input on the Multi-function receiver/Component screen Use the 10-keypad to input the desired memory channel number, then click [Mch] to select the memory channel.
· If a mistake is made when inputting a memory channel, click [CE] to clear the input and return to the previous frequency indication. Multi-function receiver screen

D Selecting with the memory channel screen
q Click the [Memory Edit] icon on the tool bar to call up the [Memory Channel Editor] screen if it is not displayed. w Click [Y] or [Z] to select a memory bank. e Select the desired memory channel. r Click [RX Entry], or right-click a cell then click [RX Entry] in the edit menu.
· The selected channel data is displayed on the receiver screen. q Select a memory bank. e Click

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[Memory Edit]

w Select a memory channel.

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I Memory channel programming
100 memory channels are assigned into a memory bank. There are 26 memory banks. Any of the following information can be stored.
· Bank name, memory name, frequency, duplex direction, offset frequency, mode, filter, attenuator, tuning step, select memory scan, skip channel, tone squelch and remark. Co